אָמַן (a.man)
a.man
to turn right
H:VQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:V
Word Overview
The Hebrew verb aman (H0541) describes the physical act of turning to the right or choosing the right hand. It appears as a variant spelling of yaman, sharing the same core meaning in Scripture. In its single occurrence, found in Isaiah 30:21, it is used in the Hiphil stem to depict God guiding people by directing their steps toward the right path.
This word emphasizes direction and choice rather than mere movement. The sources note that it involves actively using or selecting the right side, a gesture often associated with favor, strength, or correct judgment in ancient Near Eastern culture. By linking the physical act of turning right with divine guidance, the text illustrates how God leads His people away from error and toward what is proper.
Its rarity highlights the specific context of Isaiah’s message: a call to trust God’s direction rather than relying on human alliances. The verb’s connection to yaman reinforces the idea that following the "right hand" is synonymous with walking in wisdom and obedience, a theme central to the prophet’s warning against seeking help from Egypt instead of Jerusalem.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The verb aman describes the physical act of turning to the right. In Isaiah 30:21, this movement symbolizes choosing the path of divine guidance over human error. The image suggests that God actively directs our steps, helping us avoid the wrong turns that lead away from His will.
This word reminds us that faith involves direction. We do not wander aimlessly; we are led. When we seek God’s voice, He provides clear instruction for our lives. This assurance brings peace, knowing that our steps are ordered by a loving Creator who wants what is best for us.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- you will go to [the] right1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- תַאֲמִ֖ינוּ1×
Key Verses
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Isaiah 30:21
and when you turn to the right hand, and when you turn to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way. Walk in it.”
This verse uses the word to depict God guiding believers by directing their steps toward the right path, emphasizing divine instruction over human error.